The chance to learn from a pro is particularly appealing to young actors.

Children's Musical Theater San Jose is bringing in Tony-nominated Hunter Bell for a master class for its members, ages 14 to 20.

CMT is also offering the public a chance to sit in and audit the class for a $50 fee.

The workshop takes place on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It will include improv exercises, one-on-ones focusing on individual performer's lyric interpretations and a question and answer session.

Bell's 2009 Tony nomination came for Best Book of a Musical for the original Broadway musical [title of show]. Confusing as the musical's title was, it featured Bell along with Jeff Bowen, who wrote the music and lyrics.

The musical [title of show] also won a 2006 Obie Award and was nominated for both GLADD Media and Drama League awards.

Bell also appeared in the films The Men Who Stare at Goats and Goodbye Baby.